It takes parents an average of 2.4 days to recover from the stress of a typical family trip. A survey of 2,000 parents found that one in three families lose their peace within an hour when traveling together. Faced with tantrums, 26% of parents resort to unlimited screen time, while 70% seek non-digital entertainment like audio content and games. To maintain order, some bribe with candy (30%) or buy toys (28%), while others invent songs (19%) and stories (16%). Over 60% use audio players, recognizing their calming effects. Yet the pressure to create a perfect trip leads 64% to feel the weight of making every moment magical, with 71% needing a vacation to recover. (Talkerresearch)
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